Just Andersen Fantail Fish Paperweight, 1930s, Art Deco
By Just Andersen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Heavy metal (likely pewter) paperweight designed by Just Andersen. Paperweight depicts a Fantail Fish.
Bronze
Metal and marble fish paperweight, France, 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Decorative paperweight depicting a stylized fish, mounted on a rectangular marble base.
Marble, Metal
$282Sale Price|28% Off
Murano Art Glass Fish Paperweight, Signed, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful, playful and colorful paperweight that will spark your imagination every time you put your eyes on it. Murano art glass, signed. A nice addition to any desktop. Mea...
Murano Glass
Cenedese Italian Glass Fish Aquarium Paperweight
By Cenedese
Located in New York, NY
Cenedese Italian glass fish aquarium round paperweight. Hand blown in the Cenedese workshop, Murano, Italy, c. 1970's
Blown Glass
Murano Aquarium Art Glass Paperweight with Fish, Italy 1960s
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Exceptional Murano art glass paperweight featuring an aquarium-style underwater scene with suspended tropical fish and richly colored abstract marine décor.
Art Glass
Robin Lehman Leaping Fish Dichroic Art Glass Paperweight, 2017
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking art glass sculpture or paperweight features rounded form in clear glass, fully covered with reliefs of leaping fish; the underside of the paperweight is accented with a lay...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
FRATELLI TOSO - Murano Glass Fish & Silver Fleck Paperweight - Italy - C. 1960
By Fratelli Toso, Ermanno Toso
Located in Chatham, ON
FRATELLI TOSO (Manufacturer) - Ermanno Toso (Designer) - Mid Century Murano art glass paperweight - featuring an encased lampwork technique goldfish and silver aventurine floating fl...
Art Glass
Jelly Fish Murano Glass Paperweight Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paper weight. A beautiful nice addition to your desktop. Found at an estate sale in Verona, Italy. Highly decorative and functional in e...
Murano Glass
Magnum Murano Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight Sculpture Fish Ocean Beach Sea Orb
By Alfredo Barbini, Cenedese, Elio Raffaeli
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A rare and exquisite magnum murano art glass aquarium paperweight sculpture. Hand made on the venetian island of murano in Italy, this gorgeous aquatic paperweight sculpture features...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Oiva Toikka / PAPERWEIGHT / Nuutajärvi
By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Oiva Toikka
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Manufactured using the same method as the OT1 (FISH) designed in 1964, this paperweight features two welded cast glass pieces (with a fish motif on one side only) and a polished surf...
Art Glass
Paperweight/holder from the mid 19th c
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ideal for collectors of unusual decor or those who appreciate finely crafted metalwork, this bronze fish letter holder/paperweight combines beauty with utility in a timeless design
Bronze
Mid Century Glass Fish Aquarium Sculpture
By Aldo Barberi
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Italian hand blown solid glass aquarium with fish and sea life inclused into a clear blue curved wave shape sculpture. Italy
Art Glass, Blown Glass
$475 / item
Ariel brass fish with beige marble base
Located in Firenze, FI
This stunning brass fish figurine with a beige marble base is a unique and eye-catching decorative piece. Handmade with care and attention to detail, this brass sculpture adds a touc...
Brass
Italian Murano Aquarium Paper Weight with Fish and Ocean Plants Bubbles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unique and rare shape Murano Paper Weight depicting a ocean scene or an aquarium - with fish, ocean plants and bubbles in all the right places... a wonderfully animated and deco...
Murano Glass
Entertaining Masked Ninja Angel Fish, Vintage Hand Blown Murano Fun 1970s
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Hilarious pair of hand crafted glass Angel fish with a whiff of Ninja about them Circa 1970's Height 8.5 inch, Width 3.25 inch, Depth 7.5inch In very good condition Wear consistent ...
Glass
Ocean Green Murano Glass Angel Fish By Archimede Seguso, Italy 1970's
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Superbly crafted hand blown angel fish by Archimede Seguso, Murano, Italy Circa 1970's Signed with original label on base Height 4 inch, Width 2.25 inch, Depth 5.5inch In very good...
Glass
Murano Art Glass Swimming Fish Aquarium Italian Vintage Sculpture Paperweight
By Riccardo Licata, Cenedese
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso swimming fish aquarium Italian art glass paperweight / sculpture.
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Murano Vintage Double Fish Swim In Algae Italian Aquarium Sculpture Paperweight
By Cenedese, Riccardo Licata
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso double fish aquarium Italian art glass sculpture. Created in the manner of designer Riccardo Licata and the Avem company. One fish has a ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
$832Sale Price|20% Off
Murano Multicolor Art Glass Fish Sculpture Paperweight with Gold Flecks, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern hand blown Murano glass fish figure with multicolor murrine and gold flecks, Italy 1950s. This fish sculpture has multicolor spots in brown, orange, red, green, ...
Gold Leaf
Georgous Big Dolphin and Fish Sea Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight
By Arte Nuova Murano
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing some blue dolphins and fishes with a Coral Reef inside, floating on controlled bubbles. Colors are a blue...
Murano Glass
Vitange Murano Glass Aquarium Paperweight
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful vitange murano glass aquarium paperweight, 6 fishes inside by Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese brilliant condition.
Murano Glass
Art Glass Fish Paperweights
Located in Dallas, TX
2 Purple and Blue Art Glass fish paperweights.
Art Glass
Royal Crown Derby Imari Color Whimsical Fish Paperweight/Table Ornament
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming piece of fine bone china by Royal Crown Derby, England. Decorated in Classic Imari colors of cobalt blue and Chinese red with hand applied all-over 24-karat gilt decoratio...
Sold
H 4 in W 7 in D 3 in
Steuben Figurative Crystal Sculpture Puffer Fish Paperweight by Thompson, Signed
By Steuben Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
Midcentury Steuben figurative mouth blown crystal sculptural paperweight features colorless art glass in full body form of Puffer fish designed by George Thompson 1961 for Corning Mu...
Crystal
Jelly Fish Murano Style Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Jelly fish Murano style Italian art glass aquarium paperweight.
Blown Glass
Sold
H 5.5 in W 2 in D 7.5 in
Original Murano Hand Blown Italian Art Glass Aquarium Fish Bowl Paperweight
Located in Dayton, OH
Italian art glass fish bowl paperweight, made in Murano with five fish.
Murano Glass
Sold
H 2.5 in W 4.25 in D 3.15 in
Just Andersen, Denmark Fantail Fish 1920s Art Deco Pewter Desk Paperweight #833B
By Just Andersen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Art Deco stylised Fantail Fish pewter paperweight by Just Andersen of Denmark.
Pewter
Sold
H 2.5 in W 4.25 in D 3.15 in
Just Andersen, Denmark, Disko Stylised Fantail Fish 1920's Art Deco Paperweight
By Just Andersen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Art Deco Disko metal stylised Fantail Fish pewter paperweight by Just Andersen of Denmark.
Metal
Large Signed Paperweight Glass Italy Paperweight
Located in West Hartford, CT
Very large Italian glass paperweight with fish motif. Signed on bottom but had to make out artist.
Glass
Art Deco Glass Fish
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An opalescent, moulded glass paperweight in the form of a fish by Ferjac of France.
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fish Aquarium Made of Murano Glass
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Houston, TX
Murano glass aquarium with sticker still attached. In excellent condition.
Blown Glass
Paperweight in the Shape of a Murano Glass Fish in Brown Tones
Located in Marbella, ES
Paperweight in the shape of a murano glass fish in brown tones.
Murano Glass
Vintage Brass Fish Paperweight
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of nautical charm to your desk with this Vintage Brass Fish Paperweight. Crafted from solid brass, this whimsical piece combines functionality with classic design.
Metal
Sold
H 5.91 in W 6.3 in D 1.58 in
Pair of Travertine Fish Paperweight bookends by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of travertine fish paperweight by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s.
Travertine, Marble
Sold
H 4.25 in W 5.25 in D 1.5 in
Barovier E Toso Murano Blow Fish Paperweight Aubergine, Purple, Gold Aventurine
By Barovier&Toso
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage Italian Murano Barovier E Toso small glass bow fish sculpture paperweight sculpture have the colors of stripes of aubergine, purple and gold with gold aventurine intersp...
Blown Glass
Sold
H 1 in W 6.75 in D 2.75 in
Ken Scott Venini Murano Olive Green Italian Art Glass Fish Paperweight Sculpture
By Ken Scott, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Cute and unusual Murano hand blown olive green with cut murine cane pieces Italian art glass fish sculpture / paperweight. Attributed to designer Ken Scott for Venini, circa 1950s.
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Glass
Glass Aquarium Paperweight with Fishes
Located in Oirlo, LI
Glass Aquarium Paperweight with Fishes Additional information: Dimensions: 7 W x 7 D x 7 H cm Period of Time: 1960 Condition: Good
Glass
Postmodern Murano Sommerso Glass Fish Figurine Paperweight
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Festive teal, cobalt, and red tropical fish figurine or paperweight is made in sommerso technique; colored glass gather, dipped into pigments, is cased over with clear glass.
Art Glass
Postmodern Murano Sommerso Glass Fish Figurine Paperweight
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Festive green and yellow tropical fish figurine or paperweight is made in sommerso technique; colored glass gather, dipped into pigments, is cased over with clear glass.
Art Glass
Postmodern Murano Millefiori Glass Fish Figurine Paperweight Red
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Bright, sculptural tropical fish figurine or paperweight is made in sommerso technique; red and white millefiori canes, set up and manipulated to form the center of the piece, are c...
Art Glass
Beautiful Fish Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight
By Murano 5
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium design Italian art glass paper weight. Showing two fish inside, in different colors, floating on controlled bubbles. Colors are a dark green, lig...
Murano Glass
Beautiful Fish Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium design Italian art glass paper weight. Showing two fish inside, in orange colors. Colors are orange, blue, black and white. A beautiful nice addi...
Murano Glass
Beautiful Jelly Fish Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight
By Murano 5
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing a purple jelly fish inside, floating on controlled bubbles. Colors are a purple and clear. A beautiful ni...
Murano Glass
Beautiful Jelly Fish Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweights
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing a jelly fish, underwater floating on controlled bubbles. Colors are a black, orange and clear. A beautifu...
Murano Glass
Beautiful Jelly Fish Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing a jelly fish, underwater floating on controlled bubbles. Colors are a turquoise and clear. A beautiful ni...
Murano Glass
Art Glass Fish in the Ocean Aquarium Bubbles Paperweight 1960s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Art Glass Fish in the Ocean Aquarium Bubbles Paperweight 1960s.
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Sold
H 5 in W 5.5 in D 2 in
Vintage Double Side Fish Aquarium Sculpture Paperweight, Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight or sculpture. Showing a fish. Colors are a different shades of blue, red, yellow and clear. A beautiful nice addit...
Murano Glass
Sold
H 4 in W 3.38 in D 2.25 in
Gorgeous Murano Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Paperweight, Italy, 1970s
By Murano 5
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing some multicolored fishes, floating on controlled bubbles. Colors are a blue, orange and clear. A beautifu...
Murano Glass
While any heavy object can be used to hold loose papers, there’s nothing as ornate yet perfectly functional as a paperweight. Antique, new and vintage paperweights can unobtrusively enhance the ambience of a room or act as a colorful conversation starter. On a desk or writing table, it can contribute a subtle sense of style.
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